Iowa SF95 redefines common carriers and alters eminent domain requirements for hazardous liquid pipeline projects.

Iowa SF95 redefines a common carrier as a commercial enterprise transporting goods or passengers for hire, excluding those transporting hazardous liquids unless they serve unaffiliated shippers. It mandates that acquiring agencies prove by clear and convincing evidence that eminent domain exercises for hazardous liquid pipelines meet public use, purpose, or improvement definitions. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to condemnation proceedings filed after its enactment.

Iowa SF95 redefines common carriers and alters eminent domain requirements for hazardous liquid pipeline projects.

Iowa SF95 redefines a common carrier as a commercial enterprise transporting goods or passengers for hire, excluding those transporting hazardous liquids unless they serve unaffiliated shippers. It mandates that acquiring agencies prove by clear and convincing evidence that eminent domain exercises for hazardous liquid pipelines meet public use, purpose, or improvement definitions. The bill takes effect immediately and applies to condemnation proceedings filed after its enactment.